Two Pardee School Alumnae Win Congressional Seats in 2024
Two alumnae of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies won their Congressional races in 2024. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Pardee’11), the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, secured her fourth term in NY-14, while Representative Jen Kiggans (Pardee’93), a Navy veteran and nurse practitioner, won re-election in VA-02.
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) Appointed as New Chair of Pardee School Dean’s Advisory Board
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) has been appointed as the new Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. Clarke, a distinguished alumna and accomplished tech executive, brings a wealth of experience in international business and finance to this crucial leadership role.
Pardee Alumna Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Delivers Speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies saw one of its alumni take center stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who graduated from the Pardee School in 2011, delivered a speech that has been noted as a significant moment of the evening. Ocasio-Cortez began her address by reflecting on her…
Pardee Alumna Excels at International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition
At the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our alumna, Lily Arslanian, who has recently distinguished herself on the international stage. As a member of the University of Miami School of Law’s moot court team, Lily played a pivotal role in securing a top…
Pardee School Alumna Appointed to Lead Diversity Initiative at EPA
Areej Jahangir, a 2021 graduate of the Master of Arts in International Affairs program at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, has been named the inaugural President of the Muslim Americans in Public Service (MAPS) Chapter at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Jahangir currently serves as a Chemical Review Manager in…
Sarah Soussi, MAIA ’24, Analyzes African Union’s Public Diplomacy Efforts in Published Article
Recent Pardee alumna Sarah Soussi (MAIA ’24) published an analysis of African Union’s public diplomacy on USC Center blog. Her article examined AU’s Agenda 2063, youth engagement strategies, and economic initiatives. Soussi, mentored by former British diplomat Paul Webster Hare, contributed to academic discourse on Africa’s evolving diplomatic efforts.
Pardee Alumna Uses Poetry to Explore Identity and Social Justice
Samira Jafar, an English language instructor and researcher with a focus on social justice and equitable language acquisition, achieved dual degrees—a BA in English and a BA in International Relations—from Boston University in 2020, graduating cum laude. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned a Master of Education (’21). She is now teaching at Kuwait University…
Bridgette Lang: Excelling in Global Citizenship
Bridgette Lang (BA IR ’23) has been selected as Rangel Fellow. The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. Bridgette graduated Summa Cum Laude. Beyond her academic success, Bridgette was also…
Pardee Community Shines Globally
The Pardee School of Global Studies proudly acknowledges the recent engagement of its community members in two noteworthy events organized by BU Alumni and Friends. At the Asian Alumni Forum, held in Shenzhen, China, from November 3–5, 2023, Lingzhuo Meng, Pardee ’16 alum and accomplished actor, served as a panelist discussing Social Network Marketing. This dynamic…
Danielle De La Fuente: Distinguished Alumna – A Journey of Purpose
Danielle De La Fuente ’06, the Founder and CEO of Amal Alliance, was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award over the weekend. We were able to catch up with her this week to learn more about her remarkable journey since her graduation from Pardee. After starting her career at Embassies, Danielle harnessed her experience to build…
Heroic Espionage: Richard Fecteau’s Story and Cold War Conference
Espionage, covert operations, and heroism were at the forefront on September 21, 2023, during the conference titled “Clandestine Operations Against China During the Early Cold War.” The conference was convened by Prof. John Woodward, in his capacity as a Pardee Center Faculty Research Fellow. Delta Phi Epsilon, the BU chapter of the International Business and…
Pardee School Alumna Selected for Pickering Fellowship Program
Regina Acosta (Pardee BA ’22), was recently selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. The Pickering Fellowship Program is a highly esteemed program funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University. The program attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department…
Lutzko (Pardee ’93) Nominated to Serve as U.S. Attorney
On June 7, 2023, President Joe Biden announced his intentions to nominate two candidates to the federal district courts, one candidate to the Court of Federal Claims, one candidate to the District of Columbia Superior Court, and one individual to serve as U.S. Attorney. Rebecca C. Lutzko (Pardee ’93) has served as an Assistant U.S….
Greenwald (Pardee ’07) Appointed to CFTC Technology Advisory Committee
Michael B. Greenwald (Pardee ’07), a previous lecturer at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, has been appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). The CFTC is a federal regulatory commission that aims to protect the futures and options markets, ensuring that American markets are…
Shamim Garcia (CGS ’18, Pardee ’20, ’22) Appointed Presidential Management Fellow at the Department of State
“My placement at PRM combines my research interests in Central America and migration studies with my personal drive of serving refugee and migrant communities. I am beyond excited to work with like-minded individuals who are similarly driven by humanitarian ideals.”
Pardee School Alumn Among First to Return to Peace Corp Service After COVID Restrictions
The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; Stephanie Hince (BA IR ’20) and Hallie Nothmann (BA IR ’22) will be among the first of the Corps’s volunteers to return to overseas service.
Gina Ortiz Jones (GRS’03, Pardee’03) Awarded BU Distinguished Alumni Award
Ms. Jones, Under Secretary of the United States Air Force, was one of seven of BU’s most influential alumni to receive the prestigious award. These awards recognize alumni who are working to change the world in their fields.
Nikos Tsafos (Pardee ’03) Appointed Chief Energy Adviser to Prime Minister of Greece
In his new role, Tsafos will be responsible for liaising with the United States as Greece seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas and elevate its role as a regional energy hub.
Pardee School Alumna’s “Diaries in Exile” Documents Stories of Ukrainian Refugees
As two individuals who have also been displaced by this war, Kent and fellow producer Romana Isabella speak to individuals not as foreigners trying to extract a quotable story, but as fellow displaced people who understand and empathize with their trauma.
Pardee School Alumni Confirmed as Ambassador to Malawi
David John Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88), a career member of the Senior Foreign Service will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi.